Advanced Cicerone Beer Server Exams-
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What is the primary purpose of an air-cooled system in beer dispensing?
To maintain a suitable serving temperature by using chilled air in a duct filled with beer lines,
typically in systems that are 15 meters or less in length.
True or False? Atmospheric pressure decreases by approximately 1 psi for every 2,000 feet of elevation.
True.
At sea level, what is the standard atmospheric pressure in p.s.i.?
14.7 p.s.i.
What does static resistance in a beer system refer to?
Resistance caused by elevation changes in the system's layout.
If a beer line needs to flow upwards by an additional 10 feet, how much pressure is required?
5 p.s.i.
True or False? For every foot of elevation increase in a beer system, 0.5 p.s.i. must be added.
True.
Is dynamic resistance also known as hardware resistance?
True. This type of resistance is determined by factors like tubing gauge in the beer system.
What is "False Head" in beer pouring?
Large soap-like bubbles that form on the top of beer.
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,Which factors cause False Head in beer?
1. Dry glassware
2. Improper beer pouring
Which type of Jockey Box system is capable of pouring beer the fastest?
Coil style system.
True or False? A coil style Jockey Box system can effectively pour beer at room temperature, as long as
the temperature is below 74°F (23°C).
True.
How would you describe the overall character of Sahti beer?
A strong, sweet, traditional Finnish beer with flavors of rye, juniper, juniper berries, and a banana-
clove yeast profile.
What is the overall flavor profile of Piwo Grodziskie?
A light-bodied ale with high carbonation, oak-smoked flavor, and a clean hop bitterness, making it
highly sessionable.
How would you describe Wheat Wine beer?
A rich, high-alcohol beer with a bready, grainy flavor and a smooth body, featuring malt, hops,
fruity yeast character, and alcohol complexity.
What is the taste profile of Lichtenhainer beer?
A sour, smoked, low-alcohol German wheat beer with a complex but refreshing character, low
bitterness, and moderate sourness.
How would you characterize a German Liechtbier?
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, A pale, light-bodied, low-alcohol lager with a noticeable hop bitterness, balanced by malt and hop
flavors, and highly drinkable.
What defines the taste of Roggenbier?
A dunkel weizen made with rye, offering a fuller body and light finishing hops.
British Strong Ale shares a significant gravity overlap with which other beer style?
Old Ale. Both styles overlap in gravity but British Strong Ale lacks the aged or stale characteristics
of Old Ale.
What is the overall impression of London Brown Ale?
A malt-forward dark brown ale with caramel and toffee complexity and a sweet finish.
What defines Kellerbier?
A young, fresh Helles lager with pronounced hop character and a cloudy appearance, possibly
with diacetyl and yeast-derived notes.
True or False? Real Ale requires a small amount of live yeast to be transferred into the cask to create
secondary fermentation.
True.
True or False? In bottle-conditioned Real Ale, the primary yeast is filtered out, and fresh yeast is added
before bottling.
True.
How is Real Ale defined?
A beer brewed from traditional ingredients, matured by secondary fermentation in the container,
and served without external carbon dioxide.
After venting a cask, what should be inserted before service?
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, A soft spile.
What material is typically used to make soft spiles?
Bamboo.
True or False? Casks should only be bored through the shive.
True. Historically, boring through other parts of the cask was common, but now it is avoided.
In cask ale terms, what does "Condition" refer to?
The process where fermentation in the cask produces carbon dioxide, which dissolves into the
beer, providing it with its characteristic condition.
What does it mean when cask ale is described as "Polished"?
It refers to beer that has become brilliantly clear after settling.
What are Gyle numbers used for in cask ale?
They are batch numbers marking individual batches of beer, originating from old Dutch terms for
ferment.
What are the steps involved in tapping a cask?
1. Check the keystone for mold and clean if necessary.
2. Remove the spile.
3. Firmly tap the cask using a mallet.
4. Draw off a pint and discard.
What part of the beer engine facilitates a smooth pull from the cask?
The quadrant, which connects to the cylinder and tap handle through rods.
Which proteins are responsible for the formation of beer foam?
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